The membership of the Southern Conference fluctuated wildly at times during Tech's tenure.
[3] In 1995, the Hokies defeated the Texas Longhorns in the 1995 Sugar Bowl,[4] vaulting them into national prominence.
[5] During the early 2000s, Virginia Tech football teams were consistently ranked among the best in the country according to season-ending polls.
[6] In 2000, Virginia Tech participated in the 2000 Sugar Bowl, which served as the national championship game of the 1999 college football season.
[7] In addition to that appearance, the Hokies have participated in several other Bowl Championship Series games, which represent the highest tier of postseason accomplishment.